The Epic of Science: Our Home in the Cosmos

 ▪  Nature and Scope of Science
 ▪  Relationship between Science & Society
 ▪  The Practice of Science

A two-semester sequence that integrates basic principles in the physical and biological sciences.  The course focuses on a scientific view of the evolution of the physical universe from its origin to the development of living systems.  The course includes concepts in astronomy, cosmology, geology, physics, chemistry, and biology.  This course is designed for students majoring in Elementary Education.  The course does not serve as a prerequisite for other courses in chemistry, biology, or geoscience, except by special permission of the instructor.  Two lectures and two laboratory/discussion periods per week.

Prerequisites: placement into ENG 110; completion of MATH 102; supplementary work in science problem-solving is required if proficiency is not demonstrated; concurrent enrollment in ED 427A with NATS 104, ED 427B with NATS 105; 4 credits / 4 credits.

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